Quartz surfaces: sustainability and style - Grand Designs Magazine

Sustainable kitchen and bathroom surfaces

Hardwearing surfaces with recycled content are a great choice for kitchens and bathrooms

Promotional Feature By Caroline Rodrigues |

Playing a supporting role in every grand design, great walls and surfaces are the backbone of every elegant room scheme. Quartz surfaces are enviably luxurious choices that can make or break a kitchen or bathroom design. And now that we’re heading for a new, more sustainable era, Silestone surfaces by Cosentino have revolutionised the quartz and engineered stone market with its mineral hybrid surface.

A next-generation surface

A go-to choice for the world of architecture and design, Silestone by Cosentino is a completely unique surface. The latest new formulation, HybriQ+, is a huge leap for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, containing a minimum of 20% recycled raw materials in its composition, such as glass from bottles or windows. These additions don’t detract from the performance, which is equal to or better than traditional quartz surfaces, and its timeless beauty remains the same. Extremely durable, hard-wearing and beautiful – requiring just a simple wipe clean to keep them sparkling.

quartz surfaces from Cosentino in a modern kitchen with neutral decor scheme and kitchen island

Photo: Cosentino

Sustainable surfaces

Cosentino has put the emphasis on sustainability by introducing pioneering HybriQ+ technology. This new production process ties in with the company’s commitment to the environment. The manufacturing process of Silestone with HybriQ+ uses 99% reused water from the production processes and 100% renewable electric energy. So if you’re worried about quartz sustainability, this is the worksurface for you.

grey worksurfaces and splashback in industrial style open-plan kitchen with mezzanine bedroom

Photo: Cosentino

Playing a supporting role in every grand design, great walls and surfaces are the backbone of every elegant room scheme. Quartz surfaces are enviably luxurious choices that can make or break a kitchen or bathroom design. And now that we’re heading for a new, more sustainable era, Silestone surfaces by Cosentino have revolutionised the quartz and engineered stone market with its mineral hybrid surface.

A next-generation surface

A go-to choice for the world of architecture and design, Silestone by Cosentino is a completely unique surface. The latest new formulation, HybriQ+, is a huge leap for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, containing a minimum of 20% recycled raw materials in its composition, such as glass from bottles or windows. These additions don’t detract from the performance, which is equal to or better than traditional quartz surfaces, and its timeless beauty remains the same. Extremely durable, hard-wearing and beautiful – requiring just a simple wipe clean to keep them sparkling.

quartz surfaces from Cosentino in a modern kitchen with neutral decor scheme and kitchen island

Photo: Cosentino

Sustainable surfaces

Cosentino has put the emphasis on sustainability by introducing pioneering HybriQ+ technology. This new production process ties in with the company’s commitment to the environment. The manufacturing process of Silestone with HybriQ+ uses 99% reused water from the production processes and 100% renewable electric energy. So if you’re worried about quartz sustainability, this is the worksurface for you.

grey worksurfaces and splashback in industrial style open-plan kitchen with mezzanine bedroom

Photo: Cosentino

Inject colour

However you envisage your new kitchen or bathroom, there’s a Silestone colour to enhance it. In the Sunlit Days HybriQ+ collection of surfaces, inspired by the Mediterranean, the recycled content provides a worn ‘lived-in’ look with depth and richness to the surface. The first carbon-neutral collection in the world of quartz and engineered stone, it offsets the CO2 emissions for the entire life cycle of the surface.

Faro White is inspired by sun-drenched walls and will bring calm and tranquillity to spaces. Team it with natural fibres and textural timber. Cincel Grey, the ideal neutral, is a versatile shade that will sit comfortably with any colour scheme. Arcilla Red, an earthy shade with boho appeal, will bring warmth to a scheme. The shades of the sea inspired vibrant Cala Blue, a sophisticated choice to team with dark metals or light woods. Or bring in the softness of a meadow with Posidonia Green, a natural foil to bamboo and soft textures.

green bathroom with sustainable quartz surfaces

Photo: Cosentino

The wider picture

As well as putting an emphasis on selecting surfaces with clear sustainability, Cosentino is set on making a significant contribution to health and safety, with a special focus on the people directly involved in the production process. The company has been working for many years on raising awareness, risk prevention and the promotion of safe and healthy working conditions in processing natural stone.

Find out more

Silestone sustainable surfaces start from £450sqm and come with a 25-year warranty. For further information, call Cosentino on 01256 761229 or email [email protected]

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